2006 Mercury Monterey vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2006 Mercury Monterey is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 580 kg more than 1988 Nissan Vanette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Nissan Vanette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey 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, 2006 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Monterey | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Monterey | Vanette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2080 mm |
