2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 1992 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2003 Mercury Monterey is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Venturi Coupe 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 1 more horse power than 1992 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1992 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 755 kg more than 1992 Venturi Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Venturi Coupe 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 1992 Venturi Coupe. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Venturi Coupe. 2003 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1992 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1992 Venturi Coupe 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.
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2003 Mercury Monterey | 1992 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Mercury | Venturi |
Model | Monterey | Coupe |
Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |