2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2003 Mercury Monterey is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 865 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. 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, 2003 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 2003 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Monterey | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Monterey | Santana |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2560 mm |
