2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Tata Nano 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 168 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1177 kg more than 2011 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Tata Nano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (281 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Montego | 2011 Tata Nano | |
Make | Mercury | Tata |
Model | Montego | Nano |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 35 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 48 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 37 L |