1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 71 more horse power than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Park Lane | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
