1951 Ford Custom vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Custom would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1951 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Custom.
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:
1951 Ford Custom | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Custom | Brougham |
Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3130 mm |