2005 Mercury Montego vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (214 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 507 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Porsche 944. 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (351 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Montego | 944 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 214 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 351 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2390 mm |