2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 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 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 BMW Z4. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW Z4.
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 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW Z4 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Z4 | Brougham |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3244 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 627 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3130 mm |