2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 405 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford GT 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford GT 500 | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | GT 500 | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |