1965 Lamborghini 400 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lamborghini 400 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lamborghini 400 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
Model | 400 | Comet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |