2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 7 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1079 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lincoln Navigator 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 2012 Lincoln Navigator. 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, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (282 Nm). This means 2012 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Mercury | Lincoln |
| Model | Montego | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1663 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 127 L |
