2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
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 Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (222 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 805 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (171 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Milan | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
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 | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |