2005 Kia Spectra vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2005 Kia Spectra is newer by 38 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 187 more horse power than 2005 Kia Spectra. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Kia Spectra. 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, 2005 Kia Spectra, 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) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Spectra. (184 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Spectra | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Spectra | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3130 mm |
