2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2007 Honda Pilot and 2007 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot 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 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Pilot | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 98 L |
