2008 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (171 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (196 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Milan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |