1983 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 420 kg more than 1983 BMW M6.
Because 1983 BMW M6 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 1983 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1983 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW M6 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M6 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
