2002 Honda Saber 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 Honda Saber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Saber would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Saber (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Saber should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 521 kg more than 2002 Honda Saber.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Saber. (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Saber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Saber | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Saber | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2649 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 98 L |
