1972 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1972 Fiat X1-9 is newer by 5 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 266 more horse power than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (74 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat X1-9.
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 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (98 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat X1-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat X1-9 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | X1-9 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3130 mm |
