2004 Mercury Mariner vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mariner 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 188 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 185 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2004 Mercury Mariner 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 Mercury Mariner 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mariner | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mariner | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3130 mm |
