1955 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1967 Mercury Park Lane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat Campagnola 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 278 more horse power than 1955 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 70 kg more than 1955 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1955 Fiat Campagnola 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) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat Campagnola | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Campagnola | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3130 mm |
