2004 Mercury Montego vs. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 226 kg more than 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. 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 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Montego | 1987 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Montego | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2820 mm |