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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) 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 389 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2004 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, 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey. 2005 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Monterey | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Monterey | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1660 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 Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |