1998 BMW Z3 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1998 BMW Z3 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 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1998 BMW Z3. (191 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW Z3 weights approximately 100 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Z3. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Z3 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Z3 | Park Lane |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3130 mm |