2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 738 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Milan | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Milan | Boxster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |