2006 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler Pacifica would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (251 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 216 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Pacifica | Milan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 66 L |
