2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster (225 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 619 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2004 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Monterey | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |
