1973 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP) has 214 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 659 kg more than 1973 Lamborghini Countach.
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 Mercury Montego (374 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lamborghini Countach. (365 Nm). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lamborghini Countach. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1973 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1973 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lamborghini Countach | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Countach | Montego |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 78 L |
