2005 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 8 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 343 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (282 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Montego | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Montego | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 311 HP |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1663 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
