1981 Audi 100 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1981 Audi 100 is newer by 14 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 255 more horse power than 1981 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 Audi 100. 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, 1981 Audi 100, 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 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 100 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | 100 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3130 mm |
