1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 32 kg more than 1981 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | LeSabre | Milan |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
