2004 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2004 Acura MDX and 2004 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura MDX weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX 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 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura MDX | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | MDX | Monterey |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 98 L |