2004 Chrysler Concorde vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Concorde 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 6,990 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 150 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Concorde. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Concorde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Concorde weights approximately 215 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
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 Chrysler Concorde, 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Concorde. (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Concorde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Concorde | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Concorde | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3130 mm |
