1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 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 198 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 2400.
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 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 2400 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 2400 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 627 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3130 mm |