2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 463 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Ridgeline | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
