1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2008 Pontiac G6
To start off, 2008 Pontiac G6 is newer by 41 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 175 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac G6. (165 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 625 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, 2008 Pontiac G6, 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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G6. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2008 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Park Lane | G6 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |
