1984 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2006 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2006 Mercury Milan is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Milan weights approximately 332 kg more than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Because 2006 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Milan 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, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2006 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Jalpa | Milan |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3479 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
