2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 211 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 65 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute 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 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Tribute | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3130 mm |
