1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1973 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1973 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Brougham would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1973 Volkswagen 181 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Brougham | 181 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
