2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina 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 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (254 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 64 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Lumina (340 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Lumina | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3565 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |