2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (258 HP) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 559 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.
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 (357 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (350 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Monterey | Galant |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 258 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
