2008 Mercury Milan vs. 1970 Ford Escort

To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort 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 183 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 1031 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.

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