1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2011 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2011 Lancia Ypsilon 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 6,722 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 266 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 340 kg more than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon. 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, 2011 Lancia Ypsilon, 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2011 Lancia Ypsilon | |
Make | Mercury | Lancia |
Model | Park Lane | Ypsilon |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1240 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 70.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2390 mm |