1985 Holden Drover vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Drover would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 922 kg more than 1985 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Mercury Milan (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Holden Drover | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Drover | Milan |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2730 mm |