2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Monterey and 2005 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (201 HP) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 725 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. 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 (358 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
| Model | Monterey | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
