2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2003 Mercury Monterey and 2003 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 75 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 620 kg more than 2003 Opel Vectra. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (162 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Monterey | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Monterey | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
