2009 Mercury Milan vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord 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 (222 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 995 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Milan | 1980 Honda Accord | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Milan | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |