2006 Kia Sportage vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage 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 152 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 640 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage 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, 2006 Kia Sportage 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sportage | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sportage | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3130 mm |