2005 Mercury Monterey vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX 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 Infiniti EX (321 HP) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 215 kg more than 2013 Infiniti EX.
Because 2013 Infiniti EX 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 Infiniti EX 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 Infiniti EX (362 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (358 Nm). This means 2013 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Monterey | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Monterey | EX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 321 HP |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4631 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
