1997 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 30 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 170 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider. (155 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 10 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Spider | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 103 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3130 mm |