2008 Audi A5 vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Audi A5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A5 (262 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Montego. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Audi A5.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2008 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A5 | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A5 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
