1989 Audi V8 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1989 Audi V8 is newer by 22 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 78 more horse power than 1989 Audi V8. (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi V8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi V8 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Because 1989 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Brougham. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 will offer significantly more control. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi V8. (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi V8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi V8 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | V8 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3561 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
