2009 Honda Stream vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream 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 202 more horse power than 2009 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 244 kg more than 2009 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Stream, 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 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Stream | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Stream | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3130 mm |