2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (276 HP) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 542 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (360 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (282 Nm). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Q7 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 282 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
