2007 Kia Carens vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Kia Carens 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 92 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carens. (111 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 266 kg more than 2007 Kia Carens. 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 Kia Carens. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carens. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Carens | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Carens | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |