1971 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 178 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, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lamborghini Jarama | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
Model | Jarama | Comet |
Year Released | 1971 | 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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |