1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2003 MG TF
To start off, 2003 MG TF is newer by 36 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 167 more horse power than 2003 MG TF. (158 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2003 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 MG TF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MG TF. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2003 MG TF | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Brougham | TF |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2380 mm |
