2005 Ford Econoline vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2005 Ford Econoline 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 143 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econoline. (197 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Econoline weights approximately 965 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econoline. (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econoline.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Econoline | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Econoline | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3130 mm |