1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 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 140 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 99 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Brougham | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Brougham | Colorado |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6721 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3210 mm |