1972 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (365 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 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, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (407 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lamborghini Jarama | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Jarama | Comet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |
