1986 BMW M6 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 19 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 58 more horse power than 1986 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 145 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M6. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M6 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3130 mm |
