2006 Mercury Monterey vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Monterey | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Monterey | Armada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |
