1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1999 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Toyota Celica is newer by 32 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 1999 Toyota Celica. (129 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 Toyota Celica. 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, 1999 Toyota Celica, 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 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Celica. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Brougham | 1999 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Brougham | Celica |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6721 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2800 mm |