1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1961 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Brougham (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 1961 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Brougham | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2540 mm |
