1994 Ford Royale vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Royale would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1994 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Royale.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Royale. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan 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, 2006 Mercury Milan (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Royale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Royale | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Royale | Milan |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
