2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 783 kg more than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Discovery | Milan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 66 L |