2007 Alpina B3 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2007 Alpina B3 is newer by 40 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, 2007 Alpina B3 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina B3. (501 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina B3 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Alpina | Mercury |
Model | B3 | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3130 mm |