2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 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 56 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 335 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 103 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3130 mm |