2002 Dodge Ram vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2002 Dodge Ram 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 151 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Ram. (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Ram weights approximately 710 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2002 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Ram | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Ram | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3906 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3130 mm |
