2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sedona 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 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sedona | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
