2006 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Mercury Monterey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart Roadster 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 100 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Smart Roadster. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Monterey | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Mercury | Smart |
| Model | Monterey | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 35 L |
