2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac GTO. 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, 2005 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Milan | 2005 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Milan | GTO |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 536 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |