1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, both 1967 Ford Fairlane and 1967 Mercury Brougham were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 184 more horse power than 1967 Ford Fairlane. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 44 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
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 Ford Fairlane | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Fairlane | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3130 mm |
