1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1989 Renault 19
To start off, 1989 Renault 19 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. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1989 Renault 19. (92 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 395 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 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 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 19. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Brougham | 1989 Renault 19 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Brougham | 19 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6721 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |