2007 Mercury Monterey vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 Mercury Monterey and 2007 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Megane 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 | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Monterey | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
