2006 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2006 Mercury Milan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 560 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 147 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
