2007 Mercury Monterey vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 127 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Monterey | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |