2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Monterey and 2005 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (247 HP) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 432 kg more than 2005 Volvo S60.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S60. (340 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Monterey | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
