1978 Dodge Aspen 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 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 551 kg more than 1978 Dodge Aspen. 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 Dodge Aspen. 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 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Dodge Aspen | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Aspen | Milan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
