1974 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 895 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Milan (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Touring | Milan |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2261 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 | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
