1971 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 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 Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lamborghini Urraco | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
Model | Urraco | Comet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2462 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |