2000 Audi TT vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2000 Audi TT is newer by 33 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 155 more horse power than 2000 Audi TT. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Brougham is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi TT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi TT. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi TT | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | TT | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3130 mm |
