2006 Mercury Milan vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 498 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. 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, 1990 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Milan | 1990 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Milan | Verada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
