2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2005 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 TVR Tamora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 TVR Tamora would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 986 kg more than 2005 TVR Tamora.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 TVR Tamora. 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, 2005 TVR Tamora (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 2005 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Milan | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
