1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 1978 Volkswagen Iltis
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen Iltis is newer by 11 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (325 HP) has 251 more horse power than 1978 Volkswagen Iltis. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1978 Volkswagen Iltis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Iltis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Volkswagen Iltis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Iltis will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volkswagen Iltis. (136 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volkswagen Iltis.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Park Lane | 1978 Volkswagen Iltis | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Park Lane | Iltis |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1714 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 602 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2110 mm |