1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon 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 Seat Leon. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 100 kg more than 2011 Seat Leon. 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 Seat Leon, 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 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Leon. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Park Lane | Leon |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1983 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 | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2580 mm |