2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Pagani Huayra
To start off, 2011 Pagani Huayra 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Huayra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Huayra (700 HP) has 503 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Huayra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 306 kg more than 2011 Pagani Huayra.
Because 2011 Pagani Huayra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Pagani Huayra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Pagani Huayra (740 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm). This means 2011 Pagani Huayra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2011 Pagani Huayra has manual transmission. 2011 Pagani Huayra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2011 Pagani Huayra | |
| Make | Mercury | Pagani |
| Model | Montego | Huayra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 700 HP |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 740 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4605 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2036 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1169 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2795 mm |
