2005 Ford Explorer vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2005 Ford Explorer 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 6,722 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 115 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (602 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Explorer | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 103 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3130 mm |
