1996 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 29 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. (340 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 155 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1360 kg |
