2006 Mercury Milan vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 32 kg more than 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (213 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Milan | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
