2005 Audi S4 vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 1 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 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (326 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | S4 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
