2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2004 Mercury Montego

To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 405 kg more than 2004 Mercury Montego.

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, 2008 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego. 2004 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Ducato 2004 Mercury Montego
Make Fiat Mercury
Model Ducato Montego
Year Released 2008 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2285 cc 2967 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 197 HP
Torque 320 Nm 272 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2060 kg 1655 kg
Vehicle Length 3550 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 4040 mm 2870 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 72 L


 

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