1948 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1967 Mercury Park Lane is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 605 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Chrysler Town & Country | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Town & Country | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 340 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 3130 mm |