2008 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. 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, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Milan | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Milan | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 87 L |