1975 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 1322 kg more than 1975 Fiat 500. 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 1975 Fiat 500. 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, 2007 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500. 2007 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 500 | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 500 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 66 L |
