2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Monterey and 2005 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 132 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (69 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 788 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Monterey | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 69 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1181 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 44 L |
