2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 670 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (129 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fiesta | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 129 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |