2008 Fiat Stilo vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Fiat Stilo 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.
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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Stilo. (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Stilo. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Stilo 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.
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2008 Fiat Stilo | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Stilo | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 98 L |