2006 Mercury Milan vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 736 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Corolla. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Milan | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
