1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2002 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2002 Toyota RAV4 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 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2002 Toyota RAV4. (145 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2002 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 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 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota RAV4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2002 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Brougham | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |
