1975 Mazda Chante 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 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Chante 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 191 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1975 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Chante | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Chante | Milan |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2967 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
