1976 Renault 15 vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 15 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (98 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 466 kg more than 1976 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Renault 15 | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Renault | Mercury |
| Model | 15 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 66 L |
