1988 Lamborghini Project P140 vs. 1976 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 (372 HP) has 220 more horse power than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 744 kg more than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140.
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, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 (391 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm). This means 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 | 1976 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Project P140 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3961 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 152 HP |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 2030 kg |
