1978 Dodge Omni vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane

To start off, 1978 Dodge Omni is newer by 11 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) has 265 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Omni. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 360 kg more than 1978 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1967 Mercury Park Lane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Park Lane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Dodge Omni, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Dodge Omni. (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Dodge Omni.

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