1988 Lamborghini Project P140 vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,961 cc (10 cylinders), 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 (372 HP) has 282 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 29 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm). This means 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lamborghini Project P140 | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
Model | Project P140 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3961 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 372 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 391 Nm | 164 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1315 kg |