1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 152 kg more than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercury |
| Model | Diplomat | Milan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
