1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour 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 251 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Smart ForFour, 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 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Mercury | Smart |
| Model | Brougham | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
