2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2002 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 Ford Explorer.
Because 2002 Ford Explorer 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, 2002 Ford Explorer 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 (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Explorer. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Monterey | 2002 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Monterey | Explorer |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4016 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |