2009 Mercury Milan vs. 1955 Skoda 1200
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1955 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1955 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 915 kg more than 1955 Skoda 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Skoda 1200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 1955 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Milan | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
