1988 Audi Coupe vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1988 Audi Coupe is newer by 21 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 153 more horse power than 1988 Audi Coupe. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1988 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 40 kg more than 1988 Audi Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Audi Coupe 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, 1988 Audi Coupe 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Audi Coupe. (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi Coupe | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Coupe | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3130 mm |
