2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Milan | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
