2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 399 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 Cadillac ATS 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 Cadillac ATS (373 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
| Model | Monterey | ATS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.5 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
