2002 Ford Puma vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Puma 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 98 more horse power than 2002 Ford Puma. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 976 kg more than 2002 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Puma. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Puma. 2004 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Puma | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Puma | Monterey |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |