2004 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 583 kg more than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Because 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego. 2004 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 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.
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2004 Mercury Montego | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montego | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |