1976 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 33 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, 1976 Buick Electra (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 120 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra.
Because 1976 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Electra | Milan |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1925 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 |
