2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ 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 121 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 299 kg more 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2722 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 436 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3130 mm |