2007 Mercury Milan vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Kangoo 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 98 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Milan | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Milan | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
