1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1967 Mercury Park Lane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 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 254 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 400 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 1300 | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3130 mm |