2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram 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 6,722 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 15 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1177 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Ram | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3130 mm |
