2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, 2011 Ford Ka is newer by 7 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, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ka.
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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka. 2004 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Ford Ka | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Monterey | Ka |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 40 L |