2009 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 560 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2010 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Milan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 66 L |