1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 953 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Milan (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Giulia | Milan |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
