1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 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 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 340 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 10 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Alpina | Mercury |
Model | B 10 | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 626 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3130 mm |