2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2010 Volvo V70 is newer by 4 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Montego | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Montego | V70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
