2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey 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 81 more horse power than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 101 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Because 1967 Mercury Park Lane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Park Lane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Odyssey | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3130 mm |
