1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2009 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2009 Peugeot 206 is newer by 42 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 206 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 206. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 133 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 206. 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, 2009 Peugeot 206, 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 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 206. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2009 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Park Lane | 206 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2450 mm |
