2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane

To start off, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion 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 6,990 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 29 more horse power than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 62 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Ford Desert Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion 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) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. (576 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.

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