2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2006 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tazz 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 (201 HP) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tazz. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 825 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tazz. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Monterey | 2006 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Monterey | Tazz |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1296 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 358 Nm | 103 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 77.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |