1982 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 26 kg more than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Montego |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |
