2009 Mercury Milan vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 595 kg more than 1989 Toyota Lexcen.
Because 1989 Toyota Lexcen 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 1989 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan. 1989 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercury Milan has manual transmission. 2009 Mercury Milan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Milan | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Milan | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |