1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 46 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Brougham. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Brougham | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Brougham | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6990 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2968 mm |
