2004 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 37 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 177 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV, 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 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GTV | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |