1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Park Lane | 911 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2360 mm |