2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Milan weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. 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, 2011 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Strada | Milan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 66 L |
