2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 39 kg more than 2008 Honda Pilot.
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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Pilot | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 98 L |
