2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 59 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Rapide.
Because 2013 Aston Martin Rapide 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 2013 Aston Martin Rapide. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Mercury | Aston Martin |
| Model | Monterey | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 91 L |
