2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 248 kg more than 2007 Jeep Commander.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Commander | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Commander | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |