1990 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Infiniti Q45. 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, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Infiniti Q45 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | Q45 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
