1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane

To start off, 1990 Fiat Uno 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 6,990 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 296 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 605 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 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 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (79 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Fiat Uno 1967 Mercury Park Lane
Make Fiat Mercury
Model Uno Park Lane
Year Released 1990 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 999 cc 6990 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 44 HP 340 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 79 Nm 626 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 755 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 3690 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 3130 mm


 

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