1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Monaco would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 35 kg more than 1972 Dodge Monaco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Monaco | Milan |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2730 mm |
