1978 Land Rover Serie III 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 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 432 kg more than 1978 Land Rover Serie III.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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. 2007 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1978 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1978 Land Rover Serie III 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:
| 1978 Land Rover Serie III | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Serie III | Milan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2730 mm |
