2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2004 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Ducato | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4194 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
