2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer (210 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 689 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Explorer | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 98 L |
