1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2002 Honda Z
To start off, 2002 Honda Z is newer by 35 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 274 more horse power than 2002 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 400 kg more than 2002 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Brougham. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2002 Honda Z | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Brougham | Z |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2370 mm |
