1974 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago
To start off, 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago (670 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 509 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago.
Because 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago 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, 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago | |
| Make | Mercury | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cougar | Murcielago |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 6500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 670 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2057 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1135 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2664 mm |
