1979 Buick Regal vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 341 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Regal | Milan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
