1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2003 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 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 179 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 490 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. 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 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Brougham | 2003 Vauxhall VX220 | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Brougham | VX220 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6721 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2340 mm |