1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit 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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (325 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 18 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham. 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) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | Esprit | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |
