1963 AC Greyhound vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Greyhound 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 202 more horse power than 1963 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 345 kg more than 1963 AC Greyhound. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Brougham (602 Nm) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Greyhound | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Greyhound | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3130 mm |
