2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 82 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Ram | Milan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 66 L |