2007 Mazda B3000 vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 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, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000. 2004 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda B3000 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda B3000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B3000 | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B3000 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 98 L |
