2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Brougham. (340 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Brougham.
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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Lumina | Brougham |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 627 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3130 mm |