1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1967 Mercury Park Lane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 120 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Station Wagon | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3130 mm |