2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 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 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP) has 217 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Montego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
