1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 11 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 470 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 400 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 400 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |