1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander is newer by 41 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 55 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 1221 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Because 2008 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Brougham. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Brougham | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2800 mm |
