2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 550 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (215 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Milan | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
