2007 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Milan | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Milan | Silverado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 129 L |