1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 6,721 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 330 kg more than 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern.
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 Mercury Brougham | 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
| Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
| Model | Brougham | Wyvern |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |
