1973 BMW Touring vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 6 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 240 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 330 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Brougham (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Touring | Brougham |
Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3130 mm |