2006 Audi A6 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2006 Audi A6 is newer by 39 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 70 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Because 2006 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Brougham. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A6 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3130 mm |
