2007 Mercury Milan vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan.
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, 2004 Opel Vectra (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Milan | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Milan | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
