1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 26 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. 2010 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Serie II | Milan |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2728 mm |
