2006 Mercury Milan vs. 1985 Peugeot 205
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 205 (335 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 985 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 205.
Because 1985 Peugeot 205 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 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, 1985 Peugeot 205 (400 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 1985 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Milan | 205 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 110 L |
