2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2004 Rover Streetwise

To start off, 2005 Mercury Monterey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover Streetwise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover Streetwise would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Rover Streetwise. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover Streetwise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 819 kg more than 2004 Rover Streetwise. 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 (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover Streetwise. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover Streetwise. 2005 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2004 Rover Streetwise has manual transmission. 2004 Rover Streetwise 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 Rover Streetwise
Make Mercury Rover
Model Monterey Streetwise
Year Released 2005 2004
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4195 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 198 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 4250 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 359 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97.1 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 88.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2049 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 5120 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 50 L


 

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