2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 5 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 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 113 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 632 kg more than 2011 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Mercury | Dacia |
| Model | Milan | Duster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
