2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2007 Toyota Prius 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 93 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 625 kg more than 2007 Toyota Prius. 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 Prius. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Montego | 2007 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Prius |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |