2002 Citroen C-Airdream vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2002 Citroen C-Airdream 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 132 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. (208 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 370 kg more than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. 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, 2002 Citroen C-Airdream, 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. (284 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C-Airdream | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | C-Airdream | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3130 mm |
