1978 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 526 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Horizon | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Plymouth | Mercury |
| Model | Horizon | Milan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2728 mm |
