2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Volvo V70 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 402 kg more than 2007 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70. 2005 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo V70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mercury Monterey | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Monterey | V70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |