2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 1988 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Subaru Justy would be higher. 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 145 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1281 kg more than 1988 Subaru Justy. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 1988 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Monterey | Justy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
