2006 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 315 kg more than 2006 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Montego | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Montego | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
