2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 2003 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2004 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 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 2004 Ford Mondeo. (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 532 kg more than 2004 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2004 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Monterey. 2003 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mondeo | 2003 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mondeo | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 98 L |
