2008 Audi A3 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2008 Audi A3 is newer by 41 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 75 more horse power than 2008 Audi A3. (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A3 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2008 Audi A3 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, 2008 Audi A3 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A3 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A3 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3130 mm |
