1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1974 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 404 is newer by 7 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. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 404.
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 | 1974 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Brougham | 404 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2850 mm |