2000 Ford Taurus vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2000 Ford Taurus 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 186 more horse power than 2000 Ford Taurus. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 117 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, 2000 Ford Taurus, 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Taurus | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Taurus | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3130 mm |