1964 Checker Town vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1967 Mercury Park Lane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Checker Town 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 175 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town.
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:
| 1964 Checker Town | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Checker | Mercury |
| Model | Town | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3130 mm |
