1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1994 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1994 Peugeot 605 is newer by 27 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 196 more horse power than 1994 Peugeot 605. (129 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1994 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
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, 1994 Peugeot 605, 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Peugeot 605. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Brougham | 1994 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Brougham | 605 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6721 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2810 mm |