1962 Ford Capri 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 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri 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) has 266 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 407 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri. 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) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Capri | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Capri | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |
