2008 BMW X3 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 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 151 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 380 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X3 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3130 mm |
