1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (297 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo weights approximately 89 kg more than 1960 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1974 Lamborghini Bravo | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Taunus | Bravo |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 64.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2260 mm |