2007 Mercury Monterey vs. 2008 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2008 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Monterey 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 40 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Grand Espace.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Grand Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Monterey | 2008 Renault Grand Espace | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Monterey | Grand Espace |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |