1974 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (218 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (212 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 585 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1974 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Lamborghini Urraco | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
Model | Urraco | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2462 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |