2002 Lotus Esprit 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 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 149 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 629 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2002 Lotus Esprit 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 2002 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | Esprit | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3070 mm |
