1967 Mercury Park Lane vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 46 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 73 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 148 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Park Lane | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Park Lane | Golf |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1508 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2578 mm |
