2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,989 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (476 HP) has 273 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 217 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche 911. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (640 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Montego | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 476 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 89 L |
