2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Porsche Cayenne

To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayenne 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 3,189 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (247 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 623 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (310 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2007 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercury Montego 2007 Porsche Cayenne
Make Mercury Porsche
Model Montego Cayenne
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 3189 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 203 HP 247 HP
Torque 281 Nm 310 Nm
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 95.9 mm
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1732 kg 2355 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 17.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 100 L


 

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