2007 Acura RL vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 157 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
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, 2007 Acura RL (347 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | RL | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |
