2007 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda 6 would be higher. Both 2007 Mazda 6 and 2009 Mercury Milan are equipped with a 2,261 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 571 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.
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, 2007 Mazda 6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 6 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
