1969 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1969 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 2 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 6,954 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac DeVille. (288 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 640 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
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.
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1969 Cadillac DeVille | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | DeVille | Brougham |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6954 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3130 mm |