2000 Eagle Talon vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2000 Eagle Talon 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 117 more horse power than 2000 Eagle Talon. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2000 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Eagle Talon weights approximately 62 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
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 Eagle Talon, 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Eagle Talon. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Eagle Talon | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Eagle | Mercury |
| Model | Talon | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |
