1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 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 207 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 10 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 Rover 75, 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 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Brougham | 2005 Rover 75 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Brougham | 75 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
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 | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2750 mm |