2010 Mercury Milan vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S60. (160 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Volvo S60. 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, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (231 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Milan | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Milan | S60 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1526 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
