2008 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus 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 107 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2004 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Montego |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |