1996 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic 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 6,722 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 198 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. 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, 1996 Honda Civic, 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 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
