2004 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 8 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 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 12 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Montego | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Montego | A4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2809 mm |
