2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 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 180 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 704 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | C | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3130 mm |
