1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (605 HP) has 265 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (340 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (627 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Brougham | SL |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 605 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2570 mm |
