2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ranger and 2007 Mercury Milan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mercury Milan (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ranger | Milan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |