1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2004 Porsche 996
To start off, 2004 Porsche 996 is newer by 37 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 23 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 996. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 996 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2004 Porsche 996 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, 2004 Porsche 996 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 996. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2004 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Park Lane | 996 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2360 mm |
