2007 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise 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 @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Elise | Milan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |