1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC70 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 25 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC70. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 581 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2011 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC70. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Park Lane | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1941 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2814 mm |
