2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 589 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 (357 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Monterey | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
