2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Mercury Milan

To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 221 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 Ford Fusion.

Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, both vehicles can yield 278 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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2006 Ford Fusion 2009 Mercury Milan
Make Ford Mercury
Model Fusion Milan
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 278 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1925 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 66 L