2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2004 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 795 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Suzuki Liana. 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, 2009 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 2004 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Milan | Liana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
