2007 Mercury Monterey vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Corsa 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 114 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (87 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa.
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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Corsa 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 | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Monterey | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1389 cc |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 46 L |