2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 198 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 511 kg more than 1992 Ford Falcon.
Because 1992 Ford Falcon 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 1992 Ford Falcon. 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 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Monterey | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Monterey | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2800 mm |