2002 Acura MDX vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2002 Acura MDX is newer by 35 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 102 more horse power than 2002 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura MDX weights approximately 610 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2002 Acura MDX 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, 2002 Acura MDX 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura MDX. (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura MDX | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | MDX | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
