2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 38 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 40 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1391 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Silverado | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2751 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 3130 mm |
