2010 Mercury Milan vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercury Milan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercury Milan would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Milan. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 66 kg more than 2010 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Mustang 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 2012 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Milan | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Milan | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1566 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |
