2008 Lancia Musa vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Lancia Musa 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 107 more horse power than 2008 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2008 Lancia Musa.
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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lancia Musa. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lancia Musa. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2008 Lancia Musa 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lancia Musa | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Musa | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 98 L |
