1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma is newer by 29 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 236 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. (89 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma.

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, 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, 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 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. (176 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Mercury Park Lane 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma
Make Mercury Mitsubishi
Model Park Lane Carisma
Year Released 1967 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6722 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 325 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 602 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1410 mm


 

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