1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 158 kg more than 2006 Mercury Milan. 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 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Milan |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 66 L |
