2000 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. (149 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 675 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 147 | Milan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
