1999 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina 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 184 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. (156 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 150 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, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina, 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Lumina | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Lumina | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3130 mm |
