1972 Lamborghini Miura vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 957 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.
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 Miura (403 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lamborghini Miura | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Miura | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 72 L |
