2004 Lancia Zeta vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2004 Lancia Zeta 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 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Zeta. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 411 kg more than 2004 Lancia Zeta. 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 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Zeta. (180 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Zeta. 2004 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2004 Lancia Zeta has manual transmission. 2004 Lancia Zeta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lancia Zeta | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Zeta | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
