2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 3 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, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix (200 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 697 kg more than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Monterey | 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Monterey | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |