1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 1964 Volvo 220
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 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 220 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 266 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 345 kg more than 1964 Volvo 220. 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 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 1964 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Park Lane | 220 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
