2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (173 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 196 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Town & Country | Monterey |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |