2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Picanto | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Picanto | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 98 L |
