1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 238 kg more than 2007 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Centurion | Milan |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2730 mm |
