2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 976 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego.
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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Defender | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |