1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan 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 177 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 6 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan. 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 Volkswagen Eurovan, 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) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan. (279 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Brougham | Eurovan |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2930 mm |
