1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Because 1959 Buick Invicta 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 1959 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercury Milan has manual transmission. 2007 Mercury Milan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Invicta | Milan |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |