2001 Audi A3 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2001 Audi A3 is newer by 34 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 212 more horse power than 2001 Audi A3. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Park Lane weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 Audi A3. 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, 2001 Audi A3, 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Park Lane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A3 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A3 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3130 mm |
