1994 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (317 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 60 kg more than 1994 Ford Mustang.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Mustang | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mustang | Montego |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
