2009 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord 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 5 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 365 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
