2008 Mercury Milan vs. 1995 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2008 Mercury Milan is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Skyline (271 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Milan weights approximately 336 kg more than 1995 Nissan Skyline.
Because 2008 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1995 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Milan. 2008 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Skyline 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 | 1995 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Milan | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
