1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 44 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 149 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Mercury Brougham (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Brougham | 120 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
