2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 697 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Montego | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Montego | 307 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |