2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 7 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 34 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. 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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Montego | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
Make | Mercury | Dodge |
Model | Montego | CHALLENGER |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 464 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5023 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1923 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1449 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |