2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda 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 271 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Brougham. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Panda | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3130 mm |
