2001 Dodge Caravan vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2001 Dodge Caravan is newer by 34 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 167 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Caravan. (173 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 440 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, 2001 Dodge Caravan, 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 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Caravan | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Caravan | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3130 mm |