1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2011 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2011 Holden Captiva is newer by 44 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 192 more horse power than 2011 Holden Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Holden Captiva weights approximately 495 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2011 Holden Captiva 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, 2011 Holden Captiva 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2011 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Park Lane | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2710 mm |
