1985 Peugeot 205 vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 740 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Peugeot 205 | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Peugeot | Mercury |
| Model | 205 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2728 mm |
