1985 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 557 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1985 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Cobra | Montego |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
