1995 Lamborghini Cala vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini Cala is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini Cala (400 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini Cala should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 60 kg more than 1995 Lamborghini Cala.
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, 1995 Lamborghini Cala (316 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm). This means 1995 Lamborghini Cala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lamborghini Cala | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Cala | Comet |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
