1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1990 Ford RS 200 is newer by 23 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 75 more horse power than 1990 Ford RS 200. (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 180 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 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, 1990 Ford RS 200 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford RS 200 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | RS 200 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |
