1983 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 417 kg more than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Jalpa | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3480 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
