2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Exige 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1119 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2005 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | Exige | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 98 L |
