2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,374 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (220 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Milan | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2374 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 59 L |
