2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2005 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Terrano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Terrano would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 62 kg more than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Nissan Terrano (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 2005 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Milan | Terrano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
