1972 Dodge Dart vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 591 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Dart | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Dart | Milan |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |