1971 Maserati Bora vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 407 kg more than 1971 Maserati Bora.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Maserati Bora. 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, 1971 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Bora | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Bora | Milan |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
