1985 Honda Jazz vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1985 Honda Jazz is newer by 18 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 281 more horse power than 1985 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 660 kg more than 1985 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Brougham is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Jazz | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Jazz | Brougham |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1231 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3130 mm |