2007 Mercury Milan vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4.
Because 1970 Riley 4 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 1970 Riley 4. 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, 2007 Mercury Milan (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Milan | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Riley |
| Model | Milan | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
