2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper 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 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (340 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Brougham |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8274 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 725 Nm | 627 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |