2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 3 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1 kg more than 2003 Mercury Monterey.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Monterey | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Monterey | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
