

Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercury Montego | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 113.7 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 200.9 in | 193.4 in | 7.5 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 73.7 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 72.8 in | -11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4531 lb. | -851 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.8 in | 59.0 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.4 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.5 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 36.9 in | 5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 43.9 ft3 | -22.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -62.5 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |