Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercury Montego | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 119.0 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 200.9 in | 206.5 in | -5.6 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 78.8 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 77.2 in | -15.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3819 lb. | 5805 lb. | -1986 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.8 in | 63.2 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 60.2 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 63.7 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 59.9 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 39.1 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 55.0 ft3 | -33.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -87.1 ft3 |
2006 Mercury Montego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
It is huge. see full Mercury Montego review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
My parents are aging & dad has a replaced hip. The height of both the front & rear seats makes it easier to get in & out of the car. see full Mercury Montego review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |