1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 313 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Milan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 66 L |
