1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 32 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 83 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW Z9. (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW Z9.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW Z9 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Z9 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3130 mm |