2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Milan weights approximately 401 kg more than 2009 Mazda 6. 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, 2011 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda 6 | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 6 | Milan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1526 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |