2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 3 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero. (199 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 258 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego.
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, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero (318 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montego | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 199 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 71 L |
