1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-7 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 164 more horse power than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
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, 2010 Mazda CX-7, 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 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Brougham | 2010 Mazda CX-7 | |
Make | Mercury | Mazda |
Model | Brougham | CX-7 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6721 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4681 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1646 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2751 mm |