2005 Volvo V70 vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Milan. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 154 kg more than 2010 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 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, 2005 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Milan. 2010 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2005 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2005 Volvo V70 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.
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2005 Volvo V70 | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Volvo | Mercury |
Model | V70 | Milan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2519 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |