2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 5 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 428 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. 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 (282 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. (154 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Mercury | Mini |
| Model | Montego | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1663 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
