1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna 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 158 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 15 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 Laguna, 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Brougham | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2750 mm |
