2000 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP) has 279 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 394 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX.
Because 2000 Acura NSX 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 2000 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 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, 2000 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | NSX | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3070 mm |
