2007 Mercury Monterey vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. 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 101 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1993 Nissan Laurel 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 1993 Nissan Laurel. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Monterey | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Monterey | Laurel |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2825 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |