2006 Mercury Monterey vs. 1995 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2006 Mercury Monterey is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Starlet 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 74 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (127 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1995 Toyota Starlet. 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 1995 Toyota Starlet. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Monterey | 1995 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Monterey | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |
