2005 Fiat Stilo 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 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (131 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
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, 2007 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Stilo | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Stilo | Monterey |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 98 L |