2005 Mercury Montego vs. 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. At 3,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (550 HP) has 347 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1. 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, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montego | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 550 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 mm |
