1979 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 705 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Mustang 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 1979 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Milan (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang. 2009 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ford Mustang | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Milan |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |