1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 157 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 730 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulia | Brougham |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 602 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3130 mm |