1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 4,753 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (420 HP) has 212 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 512 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (411 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1974 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1974 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Lamborghini Countach | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
Model | Countach | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4753 cc | 4602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 411 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |