2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2003 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lincoln LS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 301 kg more than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Because 2003 Lincoln LS 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 2003 Lincoln LS. 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, 2003 Lincoln LS (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2003 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Mercury | Lincoln |
| Model | Monterey | LS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
