2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda Etude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda Etude would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Milan weights approximately 433 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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, 2011 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2011 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda Etude | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Etude | Milan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1526 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |