2000 Ford Puma vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Puma would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 557 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma. 2007 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Puma | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Puma | Milan |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 66 L |