2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (236 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 660 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 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, 2004 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Milan | Boxster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
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 | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 270 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 | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |