2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2013 Acura ZDX is newer by 8 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, 2013 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 36 kg more than 2013 Acura ZDX.
Because 2013 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Acura ZDX 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, 2013 Acura ZDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2013 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Mercury | Acura |
| Model | Monterey | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 2013 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2174 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1596 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
