2004 Lancia Phedra vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lancia Phedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lancia Phedra would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Phedra. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 86 kg more than 2010 Mercury Milan.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Phedra. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Phedra. 2010 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2004 Lancia Phedra has manual transmission. 2004 Lancia Phedra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lancia Phedra | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Phedra | Milan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1612 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
