1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 502 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Spider | Milan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 66 L |
