1967 Austin 1300 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, both 1967 Austin 1300 and 1967 Mercury Park Lane were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 281 more horse power than 1967 Austin 1300. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 502 kg more than 1967 Austin 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Park Lane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Park Lane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Austin 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 1300. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 1300 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | 1300 | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3130 mm |