2009 Mercury Milan vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 990 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Riley One-Point-Five 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 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 2009 Mercury Milan (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Mercury | Riley |
| Model | Milan | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
