2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1142 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.
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 Silverado (506 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Silverado | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 312 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 506 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2874 kg | 1732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 72 L |