1971 Jensen SP vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1971 Jensen SP is newer by 4 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 423 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Jensen SP. (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Jensen SP.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Jensen SP | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Jensen | Mercury |
Model | SP | Brougham |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 557 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3130 mm |