2006 Mercury Milan vs. 1997 Peugeot 306
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Peugeot 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Peugeot 306 would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 306 (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 866 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 306.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Peugeot 306. 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 Mercury Milan (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 306. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 1997 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Milan | 306 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
