1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 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 6,721 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Because 2010 BMW 325 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, 2010 BMW 325 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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Brougham | 325 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2770 mm |
