1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 1975 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen SP2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Park Lane 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 265 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 470 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. 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 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 1975 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Park Lane | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
