2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 975 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana. 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 (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 2005 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Santana 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 Mercury Monterey | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Monterey | Santana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2560 mm |
