1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, 1988 Renault 19 is newer by 21 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 187 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 298 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Renault 19, 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 1988 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Brougham | 19 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 1764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2680 mm |
