1997 Honda Today vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (222 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today 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, 2009 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Today 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:
| 1997 Honda Today | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Today | Milan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
