2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Commander | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |