1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 1987 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1987 Opel Kadett is newer by 20 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1987 Opel Kadett. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Kadett.
Because 1967 Mercury Park Lane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Park Lane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Opel Kadett, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Kadett. (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Park Lane | 1987 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Park Lane | Kadett |
Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |