1990 Lamborghini LM vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Lamborghini LM is newer by 10 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 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1980 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini LM 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, 1990 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lamborghini LM | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | LM | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 449 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2700 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2690 mm |
