1992 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Milan. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 304 kg more than 2010 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 BMW 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 BMW 740 (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 740 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 66 L |
