1987 Lamborghini Portofino vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (225 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 190 kg more than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino.
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, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Portofino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lamborghini Portofino | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
Model | Portofino | Comet |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2950 mm |