1992 BMW 530 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1992 BMW 530 is newer by 25 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 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1992 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 530.
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 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 530. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 530 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 530 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 627 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3130 mm |