2009 Mercury Milan vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 545 kg more than 2009 Mercury Milan. 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 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. 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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Milan | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 108 L |
