1995 Mazda 626 vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 801 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 626 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
