2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2004 Holden Astra
To start off, both 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Holden Astra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 74 more horse power than 2004 Holden Astra. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 733 kg more than 2004 Holden Astra. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Astra. (173 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2004 Holden Astra | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Monterey | Astra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2620 mm |
