2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 562 kg more than 2006 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |
