2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 2002 Honda Passport
To start off, 2003 Mercury Monterey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Passport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Passport 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) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Honda Passport. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Passport.
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) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Passport. (256 Nm). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Passport.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Monterey | 2002 Honda Passport | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Monterey | Passport |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 256 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |