2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (222 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Ford Thunderbird.
Because 2001 Ford Thunderbird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Thunderbird | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Thunderbird | Milan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3933 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |
