1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 27 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 191 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 130 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
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, 1994 Ford Scorpio, 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 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Scorpio | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Scorpio | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3130 mm |
