2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 823 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.
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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Monterey | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Mercury | Tata |
Model | Monterey | Indigo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 120 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 42 L |