2009 Kia Rondo vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 Kia Rondo is newer by 2 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 28 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rondo. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rondo.
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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rondo. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Rondo | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Rondo | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
