2002 Citroen Saxo vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2002 Citroen Saxo 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2002 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 555 kg more than 2002 Citroen Saxo. 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 Saxo, 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen Saxo | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Saxo | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 953 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3130 mm |
