2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 Scion tC
To start off, 2012 Scion tC is newer by 4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Scion tC (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 444 kg more than 2012 Scion tC.
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, 2012 Scion tC (234 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Milan | 2012 Scion tC | |
| Make | Mercury | Scion |
| Model | Milan | tC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
