2007 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Acura MDX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2007 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX 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, 2007 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura MDX | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | MDX | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 98 L |
