2004 BMW 760 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham

To start off, 2004 BMW 760 is newer by 37 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, 2004 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 760 weights approximately 850 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, both vehicles can yield 602 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2004 BMW 760 1967 Mercury Brougham
Make BMW Mercury
Model 760 Brougham
Year Released 2004 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6129 cc 6721 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 438 HP 325 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 602 Nm 602 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2210 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 3130 mm


 

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