1990 Audi 80 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1990 Audi 80 is newer by 23 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 251 more horse power than 1990 Audi 80. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 340 kg more than 1990 Audi 80. 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, 1990 Audi 80, 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi 80. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Audi 80 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | 80 | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3130 mm |