2006 Mercury Milan vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 896 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline. 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 1970 Nissan Skyline. 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, 2006 Mercury Milan (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.

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