2008 Dodge Avenger vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Dodge Avenger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Avenger. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Avenger.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Avenger. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Avenger | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Avenger | Montego |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
