2006 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 6 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 767 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Suzuki Equator. 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, 2012 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Milan | Equator |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
