2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mitsubishi Dion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mitsubishi Dion 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 65 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi Dion. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi Dion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 625 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Dion. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Dion. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Dion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2002 Mitsubishi Dion | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Monterey | Dion |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
