2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (201 HP) has 123 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (78 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 829 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla. 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 (357 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Monterey | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Monterey | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 78 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 142 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |