2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2011 Opel Insignia is newer by 6 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 26 more horse power than 2011 Opel Insignia. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Insignia.
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 (281 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Insignia. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2011 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montego | Insignia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 177 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 230 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2737 mm |