1988 BMW 730 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 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 232 kg more than 1988 BMW 730.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 BMW 730. 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 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 730 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 730 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
