2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2003 Mercury Monterey and 2003 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2003 Pontiac GTO 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 2003 Pontiac GTO. 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 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Monterey. 2003 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2003 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 2003 Pontiac GTO 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 | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Monterey | GTO |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
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 | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |