1982 BMW 328 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 146 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) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 328 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1360 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3130 mm |
