2007 Honda Accord vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord 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 159 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Accord, 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Brougham |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 6721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3130 mm |