2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2007 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (358 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Monterey | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Monterey | Tundra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 271 HP |
Torque | 358 Nm | 424 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |