1976 Nissan Laurel vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Milan weights approximately 380 kg more than 1976 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Nissan Laurel 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 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Laurel | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercury |
| Model | Laurel | Milan |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2728 mm |
