1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 20 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 133 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, 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 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 164 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3130 mm |
