1941 Buick 40 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,721 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1941 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1941 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Buick 40 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Buick 40 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1941 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1360 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3130 mm |