2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Sentra is newer by 4 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 57 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 214 kg more than 2009 Nissan Sentra. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montego | Sentra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |