1975 Holden Torana vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1975 Holden Torana is newer by 8 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 239 more horse power than 1975 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Torana.
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 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Holden Torana | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Torana | Brougham |
Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 627 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3130 mm |