2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 306 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Because 2012 Ford Falcon 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 2012 Ford Falcon. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Monterey | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Monterey | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |