1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 40 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 221 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
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, 2007 Skoda Octavia, 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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Brougham | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Brougham | Octavia |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6721 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2580 mm |