1967 Mercury Brougham vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 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, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500.
Because 1967 Mercury Brougham is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Brougham | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Brougham | 500 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6990 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3547 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1627 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2300 mm |