2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 104 kg more than 2004 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Mercury | Jeep |
| Model | Monterey | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 93 L |
