1968 Lamborghini Espada vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Espada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Espada would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Espada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 445 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Espada.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Lamborghini Espada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego 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, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Espada | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Espada | Montego |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 72 L |
