2004 BMW 330 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2004 BMW 330 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 100 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 330 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (602 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 330 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3130 mm |
