1968 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP) has 182 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 432 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Miura (399 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Miura | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Miura | Montego |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | 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 | 385 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |
