2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H

To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 157 kg more than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. 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 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercury Montego 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
Make Mercury SsangYong
Model Montego Chairman H
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 2295 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 203 HP 139 HP
Torque 281 Nm 213 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.4:1
Drive Type AWD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1732 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2910 mm


 

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