1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1979 Subaru DL
To start off, 1979 Subaru DL is newer by 12 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 273 more horse power than 1979 Subaru DL. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru DL.
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, 1979 Subaru DL, 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 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru DL. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru DL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 1979 Subaru DL | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Brougham | DL |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2470 mm |
