1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 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, 2012 BMW X6 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X6 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 X6 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, 2012 BMW X6 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2012 BMW X6 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Park Lane | X6 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2933 mm |