1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2010 Renault Modus
To start off, 2010 Renault Modus is newer by 43 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 243 more horse power than 2010 Renault Modus. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 196 kg more than 2010 Renault Modus. 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, 2010 Renault Modus, 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 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Modus. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2010 Renault Modus | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Park Lane | Modus |
Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2490 mm |