1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero 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 220 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 570 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Montero 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2003 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Park Lane | Montero |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |
