2004 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 665 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. 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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (162 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2005 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Monterey |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |