1985 GMC Suburban vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1985 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1985 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 GMC Suburban weights approximately 510 kg more than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 GMC Suburban. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 GMC Suburban | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Suburban | Montego |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2870 mm |
