2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Ranger and 2006 Mercury Milan are equipped with a 2,983 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 627 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger 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 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Milan (278 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ranger | Milan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 278 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |