2006 Kia Sedona vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2006 Kia Sedona is newer by 39 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 130 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Because 1967 Mercury Park Lane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Park Lane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sedona | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sedona | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3130 mm |