2007 Mercury Milan vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2008 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2008 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan. 2008 SsangYong Kyron 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. 2008 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Milan | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Milan | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| 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 | 0 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
