2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Saab 9-4X
To start off, 2011 Saab 9-4X 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Saab 9-4X (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Saab 9-4X should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Because 2011 Saab 9-4X is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Saab 9-4X will offer significantly more control. 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 Saab 9-4X (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Saab 9-4X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2011 Saab 9-4X | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Montego | 9-4X |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
