2007 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 339 kg more than 2007 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2007 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Ridgeline | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Ridgeline | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |