1978 Mazda 626 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 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626.
Because 1978 Mazda 626 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Mazda 626. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mercury Milan (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 626 | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 626 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
