2008 BMW 535 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2008 BMW 535 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 6,990 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 40 more horse power than 2008 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 535 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2008 BMW 535 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 BMW 535 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 535. (408 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 535 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 535 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3130 mm |
