2007 Audi S6 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2007 Audi S6 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 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S6 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi S6 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, 2007 Audi S6 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S6. (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S6 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | S6 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3130 mm |
