2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xsara is newer by 33 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) has 253 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Citroen Xsara, 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 492 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Xsara | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3130 mm |
