2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Discovery | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4195 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 98 L |