2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestyle 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 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (204 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 117 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan 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, 2006 Ford Freestyle (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Freestyle | Milan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
