1966 Alvis TF vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alvis TF 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 175 more horse power than 1966 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1966 Alvis TF.
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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alvis TF | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Alvis | Mercury |
| Model | TF | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3130 mm |
