2007 Mercury Milan vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (163 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Subaru Forester (225 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (203 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan. 2006 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercury Milan has manual transmission. 2007 Mercury Milan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Milan | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Milan | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |