1980 Austin Mini Metro vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1980 Austin Mini Metro is newer by 13 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 278 more horse power than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (62 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 606 kg more than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. 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, 1980 Austin Mini Metro, 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 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (97 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Mini Metro.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Mini Metro | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | Mini Metro | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 754 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3130 mm |