1984 Austin Montego vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego 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 210 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 316 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego. 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 Austin Montego, 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 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | Montego | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3130 mm |
