1996 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1996 Audi A4. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 235 kg more than 1996 Audi A4. 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, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A4. (173 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A4 | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A4 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |
