2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier 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, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Rainier weights approximately 190 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2007 Buick Rainier 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 Buick Rainier 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Rainier | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3130 mm |