2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 275 kg more than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Discovery | Montego |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2983 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 72 L |