1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1969 Lotus Seven 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 6,721 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 784 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (602 Nm) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Seven | Brougham |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 602 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3130 mm |