1969 Alpine A vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1969 Alpine A is newer by 2 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 258 more horse power than 1969 Alpine A. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1969 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 630 kg more than 1969 Alpine A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alpine A | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercury |
| Model | A | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1565 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3130 mm |
