1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator 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 6,722 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 64 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Park Lane | Equator |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3200 mm |