2002 Mazda 6 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 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 526 kg more than 2002 Mazda 6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mazda 6 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 6 | Milan |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |