1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 692 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan. 2007 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Cortina | Milan |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
