1974 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 745 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lamborghini Urraco | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
Model | Urraco | Marauder |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3160 mm |