2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Monterey and 2005 Peugeot 206 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 67 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 206. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 742 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 206. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 206. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Monterey | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 47 L |
