2008 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Ford Escape is newer by 3 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Ford Escape. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Escape weights approximately 59 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Escape | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escape | Montego |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 72 L |