1987 Lada Samara vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada Samara 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 111 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 600 kg more than 1987 Lada Samara. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada Samara | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | Samara | Milan |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 66 L |
