1977 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1977 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 5 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, 1977 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 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 615 kg more than 1977 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lamborghini Countach. (361 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lamborghini Countach. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1977 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1977 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:
| 1977 Lamborghini Countach | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Countach | Montego |
| Year Released | 1977 | 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 |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 78 L |
