1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 1962 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1967 Mercury Park Lane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Nissan Cedric 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 280 more horse power than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1962 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 430 kg more than 1962 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Park Lane | 1962 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Park Lane | Cedric |
Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2540 mm |