2007 Ford Bantam vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (158 HP) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 905 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam. 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, 2009 Mercury Milan (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Bantam | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Bantam | Milan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
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 | 1020 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |