1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 45 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (391 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 600 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Dodge Ram 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, 2012 Dodge Ram 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Brougham | Ram |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6721 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 552 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3560 mm |
