1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AMC Gremlin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AMC Gremlin would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 665 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 AMC Gremlin. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | AMC | Mercury |
| Model | Gremlin | Milan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
