2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 686 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2007 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Milan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2967 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
