1998 Audi A6 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1998 Audi A6 is newer by 31 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 177 more horse power than 1998 Audi A6. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1998 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Audi A6 weights approximately 20 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, 1998 Audi A6, 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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Audi A6 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | A6 | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3130 mm |