2005 Mercury Montego vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 373 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Montego | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3140 mm |
