1952 Buick 40 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 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 222 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Brougham (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 627 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3130 mm |