2004 Mercury Montego vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 98 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Because 1988 Toyota Supra 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 1988 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra. 2004 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Montego | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montego | Supra |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |