2008 Mercury Milan vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 876 kg more than 1962 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311. 2008 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1962 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1962 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Milan | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Mercury | Wartburg |
| Model | Milan | 311 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 43 L |
