2005 Mercury Montego vs. 1984 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1087 kg more than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 1984 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Montego | Jimny |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 26 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 52 Nm |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2040 mm |