1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Saab 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Saab 95 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 287 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (38 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 472 kg more than 1959 Saab 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Brougham is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Saab 95, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (84 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 1959 Saab 95 | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Brougham | 95 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2480 mm |
