1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, 2003 Opel Signum 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 6,722 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 116 more horse power than 2003 Opel Signum. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Signum weights approximately 185 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, 2003 Opel Signum, 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Signum. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2003 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Park Lane | Signum |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2840 mm |
