2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 184 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 245 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 1967 Mercury Park Lane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Park Lane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3130 mm |
