2004 Mercury Montego vs. 1988 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Aerostar 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 80 more horse power than 1988 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 Ford Aerostar. 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 1988 Ford Aerostar. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 1988 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3030 mm |
