2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 382 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.

Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.

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