2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Silverado | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
