2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2003 Mercury Monterey is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 453 kg more than 1987 Toyota Supra.
Because 1987 Toyota Supra 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 1987 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Supra. 2003 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Supra 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 | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Monterey | Supra |
Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |