2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (157 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V 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 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | CR-V | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3130 mm |
