1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2001 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2001 Opel Vectra is newer by 34 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 226 more horse power than 2001 Opel Vectra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Vectra weights approximately 20 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, 2001 Opel Vectra, 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2001 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Park Lane | Vectra |
Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2740 mm |