2002 Mazda 2 vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda 2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda 2 would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 2. (78 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 891 kg more than 2002 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mazda 2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Milan (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 2. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 2 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 2 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
