2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Colorado | Milan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 66 L |
