2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 2004 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2004 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Titan weights approximately 388 kg more than 2003 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Monterey | 2004 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | Titan |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 514 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 98.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |