2007 Mercury Monterey vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Montego. (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Monterey | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Monterey | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2870 mm |
