1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1989 Fiat Uno is newer by 22 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 283 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 505 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. 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, 1989 Fiat Uno, 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (100 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Uno | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3130 mm |
