1999 Audi R8 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1999 Audi R8 is newer by 32 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, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. (340 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 1358 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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, 1999 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. (626 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | R8 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
