2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP) has 214 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 432 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 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 2004 Porsche 911. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Monterey | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 415 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 563 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |