2003 Lotec C 1000 vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotec C 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotec C 1000 would be higher. At 5,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 685 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (158 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 845 kg more than 2003 Lotec C 1000.
Because 2003 Lotec C 1000 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 2003 Lotec C 1000. 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, 2003 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 834 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotec C 1000 | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Lotec | Mercury |
| Model | C 1000 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5499 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
