1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1967 Mercury Park Lane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Chrysler Imperial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Imperial | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 3130 mm |
