1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, 2006 Opel Astra is newer by 39 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 221 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Astra weights approximately 155 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, 2006 Opel Astra, 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 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Park Lane | Astra |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2620 mm |
