2009 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 754 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |