1997 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 299 kg more than 1997 Lincoln Continental.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Monterey |
Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |