2007 Lexus RX vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2007 Lexus RX 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 68 more horse power than 2007 Lexus RX. (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus RX weights approximately 550 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2007 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus RX. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus RX | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | RX | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3130 mm |
