2005 Mercury Montego vs. 1988 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Prairie 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 124 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 754 kg more than 1988 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Nissan Prairie. 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Prairie.

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