1989 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 582 kg more than 1989 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Mustang. 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, 2006 Mercury Milan (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Mustang | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mustang | Milan |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
