2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 Lexus RX
To start off, 2010 Lexus RX is newer by 6 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 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus RX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 116 kg more than 2010 Lexus RX.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus RX. (348 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2010 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Mercury | Lexus |
| Model | Monterey | RX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 73 L |
