1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 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 177 more horse power than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 130 kg more than 1987 Mazda RX-7. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mazda RX-7 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |