1998 Ford Cougar vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 439 kg more than 1998 Ford Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Cougar. 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Cougar | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Cougar | Montego |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |
