2005 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler Pacifica and 2005 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (250 HP) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 47 kg more than 2005 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. (332 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Pacifica | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Pacifica | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 98 L |
