1968 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1968 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 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 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Ford Mustang. (335 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Mustang.
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 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Mustang. (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Mustang | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Brougham |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 340 HP |
Torque | 597 Nm | 627 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3130 mm |