1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa 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 6,990 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 195 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 86 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 Lancia Kappa, 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lancia Kappa | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Kappa | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |