1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 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 282 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 770 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 750 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3130 mm |