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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) 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 754 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
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 | 4195 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2280 mm |
