2007 Mercury Monterey vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord 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 62 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Monterey | 2004 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Monterey | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
