2007 BMW Convertible vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible 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, 2007 BMW Convertible (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 490 kg more than 1967 Mercury Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Brougham (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Convertible. (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Convertible | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3130 mm |
