1968 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Milan weights approximately 444 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota Corona 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 1968 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Corona | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercury |
| Model | Corona | Milan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1858 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 66 L |
