1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 43 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 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Brougham. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A8. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Brougham | A8 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5192 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3073 mm |
