1998 BMW 730 vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Because 1998 BMW 730 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 1998 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 730 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
