2002 Mahindra Commander vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mahindra Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mahindra Commander would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Milan weights approximately 156 kg more than 2002 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mahindra Commander 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, 2011 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Commander. 2011 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2002 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2002 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mahindra Commander | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mahindra | Mercury |
| Model | Commander | Milan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2728 mm |
