1955 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,785 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Ford Thunderbird. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 106 kg more than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco.
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.
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1955 Ford Thunderbird | 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Thunderbird | Urraco |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4785 cc | 2462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |