1962 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500.
Because 1962 Fiat 500 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 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 2007 Mercury Milan (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 500 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |
