2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
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 Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (222 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 371 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tacoma (382 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Milan | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Milan | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 382 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 79 L |