1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2002 Volvo S60
To start off, 2002 Volvo S60 is newer by 35 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 30 more horse power than 2002 Volvo S60. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo S60 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2002 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo S60. (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2002 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Park Lane | S60 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |
