2009 Mercury Milan vs. 1998 Volvo C70
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo C70 (162 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 525 kg more than 1998 Volvo C70.
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, 1998 Volvo C70 (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Milan | 1998 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Milan | C70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
