2009 BMW 525 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham

To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 42 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 110 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525.

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, 1967 Mercury Brougham (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 525 1967 Mercury Brougham
Make BMW Mercury
Model 525 Brougham
Year Released 2009 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 6721 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 325 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 602 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3130 mm


 

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