1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 1941 Volvo PV
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 Volvo PV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Volvo PV 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 240 more horse power than 1941 Volvo PV. (85 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1941 Volvo PV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Volvo PV weights approximately 130 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 Volvo PV | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Park Lane | PV |
Year Released | 1967 | 1941 |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 3668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1490 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2880 mm |