1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Alfasud | Milan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
