1988 Maserati 420 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 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 657 kg more than 1988 Maserati 420.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Maserati 420. 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 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Maserati 420 | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 420 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
