1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1989 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1989 Opel Rekord is newer by 22 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 60 kg more than 1989 Opel Rekord.
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 | 1989 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Brougham | Rekord |
Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6721 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2740 mm |