1971 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1971 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 4 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 52 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac DeVille. (288 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 640 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
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:
| 1971 Cadillac DeVille | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | DeVille | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6954 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3130 mm |
