1971 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 140 kg more than 1971 Lamborghini Urraco.
Because 1971 Lamborghini Urraco is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lamborghini Urraco. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1971 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1971 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lamborghini Urraco | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Urraco | Sable |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2462 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
