2007 Jeep Patriot vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2007 Jeep Patriot 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 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Patriot.
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 Jeep Patriot, 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Patriot | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Patriot | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3130 mm |