2007 Mercury Monterey vs. 1998 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Neon 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 70 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Neon.
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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Neon. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1998 Plymouth Neon has manual transmission. 1998 Plymouth Neon 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 Mercury Monterey | 1998 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Monterey | Neon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |