1982 Jeep CJ7 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1982 Jeep CJ7 is newer by 15 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 1982 Jeep CJ7. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1982 Jeep CJ7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 70 kg more than 1982 Jeep CJ7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Jeep CJ7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Jeep CJ7 will offer significantly more control. 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 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Jeep CJ7. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Jeep CJ7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Jeep CJ7 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | CJ7 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3130 mm |
