1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 462 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Esprit | Montego |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |