1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa 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 6,990 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 266 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 380 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Corsa, 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (166 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Park Lane | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |
