1978 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 586 kg more than 1978 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Regal | Milan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
