2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey 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 41 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 694 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Monterey | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Monterey | Camry |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2360 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |