2002 Mazda RX-8 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 RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 2,615 cc, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 442 kg more than 2002 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mazda RX-8. 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, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-8 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2615 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |
