2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (56 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 980 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (105 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Milan | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Milan | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1684 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 945 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |