1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 38 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 150 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (175 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 42 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, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 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) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (279 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Park Lane | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 279 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |