2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 464 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Montego | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Montego | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
