2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2007 Mazda RX-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mazda RX-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda RX-8 | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-8 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |