2003 Alpina Roadster vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina Roadster would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina Roadster (301 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 37 kg more than 2003 Alpina Roadster.
Because 2003 Alpina Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Alpina Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Alpina Roadster (362 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (282 Nm). This means 2003 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina Roadster | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercury |
| Model | Roadster | Montego |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 282 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1663 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
