2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2004 Ford Expedition 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 525 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 Ford Expedition 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 2004 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Expedition | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |
