1984 Audi Coupe vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1984 Audi Coupe is newer by 17 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1984 Audi Coupe. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 410 kg more than 1984 Audi Coupe. 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, 1984 Audi Coupe, 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi Coupe. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Audi Coupe | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | Coupe | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 103 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3130 mm |