1969 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri 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 217 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Capri | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3130 mm |