1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1976 Datsun 260Z
To start off, 1976 Datsun 260Z is newer by 9 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 6,721 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1976 Datsun 260Z. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1976 Datsun 260Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 160 kg more than 1976 Datsun 260Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Brougham (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Datsun 260Z. (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Datsun 260Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 1976 Datsun 260Z | |
| Make | Mercury | Datsun |
| Model | Brougham | 260Z |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2581 mm |
