2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2002 Acura CL

To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 389 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.

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 (357 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Mercury Monterey 2002 Acura CL
Make Mercury Acura
Model Monterey CL
Year Released 2004 2002
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4195 cc 3210 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 260 HP
Torque 357 Nm 315 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1969 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 5120 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 65 L


 

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