2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 121 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Montego | 75 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 272 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |