2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa 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 (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 835 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Corsa. 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, 2009 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa 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 | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Milan | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |