2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2004 Rover 45
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 45 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 426 kg more than 2004 Rover 45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 45. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 45. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2004 Rover 45 has manual transmission. 2004 Rover 45 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2004 Rover 45 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Montego | 45 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |