1976 Buick Electra vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 31 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Electra | Milan |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
