1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1974 Checker Aerobus is newer by 7 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 140 more horse power than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1974 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1045 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Brougham (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Checker Aerobus.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Checker Aerobus | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Checker | Mercury |
Model | Aerobus | Brougham |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 3130 mm |