1972 Mercury Monterey vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 94 kg more than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Monterey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Monterey | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Monterey | Milan |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2730 mm |
