1965 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 500 | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 500 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |
