1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2012 Citroen C4

To start off, 2012 Citroen C4 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 6,990 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 232 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.

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, 2012 Citroen C4, 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Mercury Park Lane 2012 Citroen C4
Make Mercury Citroen
Model Park Lane C4
Year Released 1967 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6990 cc 1560 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 626 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 1605 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2730 mm


 

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