2009 Mazda CX-7 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2009 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-7. 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 Mazda CX-7, 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda CX-7 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | CX-7 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3130 mm |
