2004 Mazda 3 vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda 3 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 52 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 596 kg more than 2004 Mazda 3. 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 2004 Mazda 3. 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, 2004 Mazda 3 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda 3 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 3 | Milan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |