2009 Mercury Milan vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 197 kg more than 1955 Oldsmobile 98.
Because 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Oldsmobile 98. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Milan | 98 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
