1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 1991 Opel Astra
To start off, 1991 Opel Astra is newer by 24 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 243 more horse power than 1991 Opel Astra. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1991 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 230 kg more than 1991 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Opel Astra, 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 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Opel Astra. (168 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 1991 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Park Lane | Astra |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2640 mm |
