2007 Mercury Milan vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Altima is newer by 2 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 503 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan 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, 2007 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (220 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Milan | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Milan | Altima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |