2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (201 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 582 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Mustang 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 2004 Ford Mustang. 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 (357 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Monterey | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
