2009 Mercury Milan vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2009 Mercury Milan and 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (233 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer (253 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Milan | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 253 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |
