2009 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Voyager is newer by 5 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 190 kg more than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Voyager | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Voyager | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2870 mm |
