1996 Ferrari 550 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 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 142 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
Because 1996 Ferrari 550 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 1996 Ferrari 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 2008 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 550 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 66 L |
