2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2003 Mercury Monterey is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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 50 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 456 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Monterey | 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Monterey | Sunfire |
Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |