2004 Mercury Monterey vs. 2012 Fiat Doblo
To start off, 2012 Fiat Doblo is newer by 8 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 96 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Doblo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Doblo.
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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Doblo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Doblo. 2004 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Doblo 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Monterey | 2012 Fiat Doblo | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Monterey | Doblo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2570 mm |
