1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Carlton. (569 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Carlton | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Carlton | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3615 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 569 Nm | 602 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3130 mm |