2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 4 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 762 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | E-350 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |
