2006 Lancia Lybra 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 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Lybra 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 52 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Lybra.
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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Lybra. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2006 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2006 Lancia Lybra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Lybra | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Lybra | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
