2007 Mercury Milan vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 877 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina. 2007 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Milan | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Milan | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |