1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 1998 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1998 Mercury Villager is newer by 31 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 191 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Villager weights approximately 440 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
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, 1998 Mercury Villager, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 1998 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Park Lane | Villager |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |
