2004 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 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 109 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (216 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 170 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | C | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3130 mm |
