2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis 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 55 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Montego | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Avensis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |