2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 38 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Charger | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |