1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 45 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 69 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Park Lane | X3 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2810 mm |