1996 Toyota Picnic 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 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Picnic 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 48 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 191 kg more than 1996 Toyota Picnic. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Picnic. 2010 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Picnic has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Picnic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Picnic | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercury |
| Model | Picnic | Milan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
