2009 Mercury Milan vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 646 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Milan | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 92 L |
