2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
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 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (222 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda RX-8 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-8 | Brougham |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1311 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 627 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3130 mm |