2007 Mercury Milan vs. 1997 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Opel Corsa would be higher. 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 107 more horse power than 1997 Opel Corsa. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Corsa.
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 Mercury Milan (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Corsa. (82 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Milan | 1997 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Milan | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 44 L |
