2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (221 HP) has 144 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (77 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 851 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Jazz | Milan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 66 L |
