1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Mercury Monterey is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 548 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3070 mm |
