1951 Ford Taunus vs. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 540 kg more than 1951 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Taunus | 1975 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Taunus | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
