1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 375 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Caprice | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3130 mm |
