2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Zastava 103

To start off, 2005 Zastava 103 is newer by 2 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 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Monterey (198 HP) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Zastava 103. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2005 Zastava 103. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2005 Zastava 103. 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Zastava 103. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Zastava 103. 2003 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2005 Zastava 103 has manual transmission. 2005 Zastava 103 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: