2004 Mercury Montego vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 260 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Porsche 911. 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Montego | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2270 mm |
