1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 18 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V8 Volante | Milan |
Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 66 L |