2005 Mercury Montego vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair 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 74 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 542 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair. 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 1989 Ford Corsair. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montego | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2560 mm |
