2009 Ford Escape vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape 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. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Brougham weights approximately 388 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. 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, 2009 Ford Escape, 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Escape | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3130 mm |
