1972 Lamborghini Espada vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Espada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Espada (350 HP) has 141 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Espada.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Espada. (393 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Espada.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Lamborghini Espada | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
Model | Espada | Montego |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3938 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 209 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 452 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |