2009 Audi Q7 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 42 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 18 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 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, 2009 Audi Q7 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (760 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Q7 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4133 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3130 mm |
