1992 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Escort (224 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 618 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1992 Ford Escort (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Escort | Milan |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1307 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
