1973 BMW 1502 vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 902 kg more than 1973 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Milan (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 1502 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
