1999 BMW X5 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1999 BMW X5 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, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1999 BMW X5. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW X5 weights approximately 824 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 1999 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW X5. (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW X5 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X5 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3130 mm |
