1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2003 MG ZR
To start off, 2003 MG ZR is newer by 36 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 238 more horse power than 2003 MG ZR. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2003 MG ZR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 340 kg more than 2003 MG ZR. 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, 2003 MG ZR, 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 503 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MG ZR. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MG ZR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2003 MG ZR | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Park Lane | ZR |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
