2007 Audi TT vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2007 Audi TT is newer by 40 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 75 more horse power than 2007 Audi TT. (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi TT weights approximately 305 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
Because 1967 Mercury Brougham is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi TT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi TT. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi TT | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | TT | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3187 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3130 mm |
