1967 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1968 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1968 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Cadillac Brougham. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1967 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 560 kg more than 1968 Ford Fairlane.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Cadillac Brougham | 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Brougham | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7029 cc | 6550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2960 mm |
