1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1996 Seat Toledo 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 6,721 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1996 Seat Toledo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 304 kg more than 1996 Seat Toledo. 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, 1996 Seat Toledo, 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 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Toledo. (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Brougham | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Brougham | Toledo |
Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6721 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2480 mm |