1995 Honda CRX vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Mercury Monterey is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda CRX would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1995 Honda CRX. (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 960 kg more than 1995 Honda CRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda CRX. 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, 2006 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda CRX | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | CRX | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |
