1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1996 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1996 Opel Corsa is newer by 29 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, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1996 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Corsa.
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, 1996 Opel Corsa, 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 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 1996 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Brougham | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2450 mm |
