2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 5 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP) has 116 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Monterey | Titan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |
