2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover 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) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2004 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover 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 (626 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. (441 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Range Rover | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 340 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3130 mm |
