Here's a little comparison on the different 2.4L engines, the first HP number being the earliest version available in America RWD configuration the second being the latest available.

8v 2.4 = 107-116hp L300 van and MightyMax

16v 2.4 = 132-145hp Montero Sport

8v 2.6 = 105-109hp Pickups and Montero


1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff

1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped