2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Montego 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 79 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 531 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper 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 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mercury | Mini |
Model | Montego | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |