1987 Citroen AX vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX 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 281 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 638 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. 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, 1987 Citroen AX, 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 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | AX | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3130 mm |
