2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 506 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan. 2008 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Milan | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Milan | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 79 L |