1997 Mercury MC4 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1997 Mercury MC4. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury MC4.
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 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury MC4. (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury MC4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercury MC4 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | MC4 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
