2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 270 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 270 R would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 783 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
Because 1994 Nissan 270 R 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 1994 Nissan 270 R. 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) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 2005 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 270 R has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 270 R 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 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | 270 R |
Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 344 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |