2007 Mercury Milan vs. 1990 Renault 21
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault 21 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 146 more horse power than 1990 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 812 kg more than 1990 Renault 21. 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 1990 Renault 21. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 21. 2007 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1990 Renault 21 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 | 1990 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Milan | 21 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2820 mm |
