1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1985 Porsche 962
To start off, 1985 Porsche 962 is newer by 18 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, 1985 Porsche 962 (593 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 962 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
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 | 1985 Porsche 962 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Brougham | 962 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 3292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 593 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1040 mm |
