1996 Audi S6 vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi S6 would be higher. At 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 256 kg more than 1996 Audi S6.
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, 1996 Audi S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi S6 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | S6 | Milan |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4171 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 66 L |