1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 1941 Packard 12
To start off, 1967 Mercury Park Lane is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,301 cc (12 cylinders), 1941 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Packard 12 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
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:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 1941 Packard 12 | |
| Make | Mercury | Packard |
| Model | Park Lane | 12 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 7301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3440 mm |
