2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express 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 40 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 282 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express. 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, 1967 Mercury Brougham (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Express | Brougham |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 6721 cc |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3130 mm |