1988 Buick Electra 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 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 350 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra. 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Electra | Milan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2730 mm |
