1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 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 177 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Spider | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3130 mm |
