2008 Infiniti M vs. 2003 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Infiniti M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti M (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 690 kg more than 2008 Infiniti M.
Because 2008 Infiniti M is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti M | 2003 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | M | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
