1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2005 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2005 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 38 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 150 more horse power than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 600 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
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, 2005 Renault Grand Espace, 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Grand Espace. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2005 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Brougham | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |
