2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 685 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2009 Mercury Milan (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Milan | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Milan | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |