2006 Mercury Montego vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (198 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 740 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Montego (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Montego | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Montego | 200 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
