2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 940 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Milan (278 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2008 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2008 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | Elise | Milan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
